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US Must Do More to Replenish Munitions Stockpiles, Says White House’s Sullivan

National security adviser Jake Sullivan said that the nation’s ability to replace munitions could not move quickly enough in wartime.
US Must Do More to Replenish Munitions Stockpiles, Says White House’s Sullivan
155 mm M795 artillery projectiles are stored for shipping to other facilities to complete the manufacturing process at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pa., on April 13, 2023. Matt Rourke/AP Photo
Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
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The United States’ ability to replenish stockpiles of critical munitions is still insufficient for deterring a war with China’s communist regime, according to a senior White House official.

National security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Dec. 4 that the nation’s ability to replace munitions could not move quickly enough in wartime, as demonstrated by weapons shortages following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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